Christopher Haydanek
(2012-2013) Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences thesis title: The Synergistic Effect of
Essential Plant Oils and β-Lactam Antibiotics against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA). Defended on May 14th, 2013 Currently a first year medical student at
LECOM.

Richard Lorenzo, M.S. (2010-2011) Masters of Science in
Biomedical Sciences thesis: The Prevalence of Ixodes scapularis ticks infected with
Borrelia burgdorferi on Presque Isle and throughout Erie County, Pennsylvania. Defended on
May 24th, 2011 Currently a medical student at LECOM.